Please note: Dates shown below are not all verified.
Classic Wrestling - #1 & #2 (DVD-9)
Pete Roberts v Big Pat Roach ¾
Ivan Penzecoff / Johnny Csezlaw v Gil & Rajinder Singh - 26.2.77 ½
Les Kellett v Leon Arrus - 14.3.74 **
Jackie Pallo Jr. v Dick Conlon - 23.3.74 *¼
Vic Faulkner v Johnny Saint ¾
Steve Grey v Johnny Saint *¾
Rollerball Mark Rocco v Marty Jones - 1980 *¼
Catweazle v Chris Bailey - 5.8.78 ½
Johnny Kwango v Kevin Conneely ½
[World Mid-Heavyweight Championship]: Marty Jones v Skull Murphy *¼
Classic Wrestling - #3
Tally Ho Kaye v The Dynamite Kid ½
Kenny Hogan v Bert Royal - 18.11.76 *
Dave Fit Finlay w/ Princess Paula v The Black Prince - 23.3.85 *¼
BBC2 “See Hear” interview with Alan Kilby (broadcast 4.6.05)
Dave Fit Finlay w/ Princess Paula v Roy Scott - 25.5.85 *
Pete Roberts v Bomber Pat Roach *
Keith Haward v Steve Grey *¼
Classic Wrestling - #4
John Cox v Ivan Penzecoff - 9.11.74 ¾
Johnny Czeslaw v Aki Mojo - 28.9.74 *
Kung Fu v Mick McManus - 24.4.76 *
Gypsy John Kenney v Johnny Palance - j.i.p *
Big Pat Roach v Tony St. Clair - 9.8.80 ¾
Tarzan Johnny Wilson v Lee Sharron ¼
Classic Wrestling - #5
Steve Veidor v Judo Al Hayes - 8.11.75 *¾
Giant Haystacks v Peter & Tarzan Johnny Wilson
Caswell Martin v Marty Jones - 27.3.82 *¼
Rollerball Rocco v The Dynamite Kid - 19.12.81 **¼
King Kendo v Kung Fu ½
Beautiful Bobby Barnes v Catweazle - 13.5.78 ¾
John Elijah v Dean Brisco (T.V debut) - 1979 ½
Classic Wrestling - #6
Steve Veidor v Roy St. Clair - 29.1.77 *
[World Mid-Heavyweight Championship]: Rollerball Mark Rocco v The Dynamite Kid - 16.1.82 *½
Jeff Kaye v Banger Walsh - 9.2.80 *¼
Wayne Bridges v Cowboy Rick Hunter *½
Johnny Saint / Steve Best v Steve Logan / Mick McManus *
Black Belt Chris Adams v Rollerball Mark Rocco *¼
Classic Wrestling - #7 & #8 (DVD-9)
Kendo Nagasaki v Lee Bronson - 29.1.77 *
Mick McManus v Tony St. Clair *
Johnny Saint v Johnny Kidd *½
Clayton Thomson v Majid Ackra - 10.8.74 *
John Wilkie v Fuji Yamada - 3.1.87 ½
Giant Haystacks / Mighty John Quinn v Pete Roberts / Tarzan Johnny Wilson ½
Chris Adams / Iron Fist Clive Myers v Steve Logan / Mick McManus *
Brian Maxine v Gary Wensor - 18.2.78 ½
Tony St. Clair v Johnny Kincaid - 18.2.78 *¼
Dynamite Kid v Rollerball Rocco - 16.1.82 *½
Dave Fit Finlay v Jumping Jim Moser - 22.1.83 *¼
Classic Wrestling - #9 & #10 (DVD-9)
The Elite v The Barons *¼
Bobby Ryan v Maurice Hunter - 4.12.76 ¾
Honey Boy Zimba / Dave Bond v Giant Haystacks / Mighty John Quinn ¾
Young David v Fit Finlay - (joined in round 3) *½
Johnny Kidd v Iron Fist Clive Myers ¾
Rollerball Rocco v Fuji Yamada - 28.4.87 *½
Rollerball Rocco / Kendo Nagasaki v Dave Taylor / Clive Myers ½
Vic Faulkner v Mick McMichael *¼
Ivan Penzecoff v Spencer Churchill - 10.8.74 ¾
King Ben v Alan Kilby *
Fit Finlay w/ Princess Paula v Danny Collins - 1.2.86 ¾
Classic Wrestling - #11 & #12 (DVD-9)
Adrian Street v Jim Breaks - 12.2.72 ***½
Marty Jones v Fit Finlay *¼
Dynamite Kid v Marty Jones - 5.2.83 **½
Les Kellett v Mel Stuart - 2.8.75 *¼
Count Bartelli v John Kowalski *½
Johnny Saint v Jack Palance - (joined in round 2) *
Fit Finlay v Grasshopper - 22.3.86 ¾
Steve Veidor / Tibor Szakacs v Big Daddy / Giant Haystacks ½
Tony St. Clair v Mick McManus *
Tally Ho Kaye v Ian McGregor - 6.10.84 *
Chic Cullen v Kung Fu - (j.i.p)
Les Thornton v Terry Rudge -12.2.72 ¾
Classic Wrestling - #13 & #14 (DVD-9)
Young David v Jimmy Breaks - 23.2.80 **½
Alan Kilby v Blackjack Mulligan ¾
Danny Boy Collins v Tally Ho Kaye - 30.3.85 *¼
Brian Maxine v Pete La Paque ¾
Wrestling segment from ITV 50th anniversary show
Tony St. Clair v Dave Bond *¼
Mal Sanders v Danny Collins - 1986 (selected rounds aired)
John Elijah v Big Daddy ½
Tally Ho Kaye v John Savage *
Wayne Bridges v Super Destroyer Pete Roberts ¾
Steve Logan v Bert Royal - 23.8.75 *¼
Classic Wrestling - #15
Steve Logan (II) v Rocky Moran (T.V debut) - 10.5.83 *¾
The Masked Marauders v Big Daddy / Kid Chocolate - 10.5.83 ¾
Mick McManus v Catweazle - 8.5.82 *½
Ray Steele v Tiger Singh **
Johnny Saint v Mick McManus - 22.11.75(?) *½
Rocky Moran v Fuji Yamada - 24.1.87 *¼
Classic Wrestling - #16
Ken Joyce v Jeff Kaye - 3.1.79 *
Bruno Elrington v Johnny Wilson - 3.1.79 ¾
“Cry Baby” Sid Cooper v Jackie Turpin - 20.11.78 ¾
Judo Pete Roberts v Steve Veidor - (1st two falls only)
Jim Breaks v Danny Collins - 1984 *½
Mike Jordan v Steve Grey - 28.12.85 ¾
Classic Wrestling - #17
Alan Dennison v Bad Boy Bobby Barnes - 2.6.84 ½
Marty Jones v Coco Gaetano - 27.11.82 *
Judo Pete Roberts v Soul Brother Bond ¾
Gwyn Davies v Steve Veidor *½
Classic Wrestling - #18
Zoltan Boscik v John Naylor **
The Riot Squad (Fit Finlay & Skull Murphy) v Peter & Tarzan Johnny Wilson - 1982 *
Rob Brookside v Bobby Barnes - 28.5.88 ¾
Ricky Wiseman v Steve Grey - 6.7.85 *
Studs Lenegan v Marty Jones ½
Danny Boy Collins v Tally Ho Kaye *
Pat Patton v Jackie Turpin ¾
Classic Wrestling - #19 & #54 (DVD-9)
Les Kellett v Gorgeous Bobby Barnes ½
Brian Maxine v Robby Baron ½
Mick McMichael v Mick McManus ¾
Dave Freeman v Johnny Kwango - 11.10.75 ½
Tony St.Clair / Big Daddy v Big Bruno / Giant Haystacks ½
Steve Grey v Mal Sanders ½
Lee Sharron v Steve Veidor - 1973 **
John Casanova v Tug Wilson - 18.4.72 **¾
Steve Best v Jim Breaks **
Sid Cooper v Dave Barrie ¾
Johnny Kincaid v Kendo Nagasaki *
Classic Wrestling - #20 & #25 (DVD-9)
The Jet Set (Al Miquet & Jon Cortez) v The Barons (Ian Gilmore & Jeff Kaye) - aired 9.2.72 ½
Tony Charles v Masambula - aired 9.2.72 *
Johnny Saint v Jackie Robinson - aired 18.11.78 ½
Steve Grey v Johnny Saint - aired 18.11.78 ¾
Mick McManus v Jackie Turpin *
Alan Kilby v Steve Lenegan ½
Strongman Alan Dennison v Jim Breaks - 19.7.80 *½
Chris Adams v Mark Rocco ¾
Mick McManus v Alan Dennison - aired 6.2.82 *
Tom Tyrone v Caswell Martin - aired 2.4.83 ¾
Ringo Rigby v Bobby Barnes *
Chic Cullen v Rocky Moran - (joined in Round 2) *
Classic Wrestling - #21
Mike Marino v Caswell Martin ¾
The Dynamite Kid v Tony Skarlo - 13.8.77 *
Battling Pat Roach v Pete Roberts **½
Alan Sergeant v Zoltan Boscik - 8.1.77 *½
Alan Kilby v Fit Finlay *
Shaun South v Chic Cullen - (joined in round 3)
Jimmy Breaks v Johnny Saint - (joined in round 3)
Tiger Singh v Pete Roberts - 27.6.81 *
Classic Wrestling - #22 & #23 (DVD-9)
Les Kellett v Johnny South - 21.12.72 *
Ivan Penzecoff v Bill Torontos ½
Tibor Szakacs v Gargantua ½
Jackie Turpin v Tally Ho Kaye - 22.3.80 ¾
Marty Jones v Johnny Kincaid (Kincaid retirement match) - 15.3.86 ¾
Cyanide Sid Cooper v Superstar Mal Sanders *
Vic Faulkner v Leon Fortuna *½
Jimmy Breaks v Jackie Turpin *¼
Skull Murphy v Kwik-Kick-Lee (Akira Maeda) *
(SKY Sports – aired in 1998):
Mick McManus v Kung Fu - (highlights) 24.4.76
Mick McManus v Kung Fu - (highlights) 18.4.78
(Interview): Mick McManus
Steve Logan v Romany Riley - (highlights) 15.12.75
Zoltan Boskic v Sid Cooper - (highlights) 2.7.77
(Interview): Sid Cooper
Classic Wrestling - #24
BBC Arena “Masters Of The Canvas” documentary: Kendo Nagasaki (1992) – 60 min’s.
Filmed between 1989 – 1991, the premise of the film was to arrange a portrait-sitting and interview with Nagasaki. Features; Kendo Nagasaki & Lloyd Ryan & Sir Peter Blake with comments from Count Bartelli.
Adrian Street v Jim Breaks - 12.2.72 ***½
Dave Fit Finlay v Alan Kilby *¾
Classic Wrestling - #26
John Naylor v Jim Breaks - aired 9.11.74 *¾
Reg Trood v Clayton Thomson - 21.12.72 *½
Romany Riley v Ray Steele *
The Exorcist v Caswell Martin - aired 8.2.75 *
Steve “Gaylord” Peacock (T.V debut) v Catweazle - (joined in round 2) ½
Naughty Nicky Monroe v Rusty Blair - 1985
Johnny Kidd v Greg Valentine - aired 5.7.86 ½
Classic Wrestling - #27
Lee Bronson v Prince Mann Singh ½
Jon Cortez v Jim Breaks *½
Tony St. Clair v Wayne Bridges *¼
Peter Collins v Bearcat Wright
Orig Williams v Dave Duran ¼
Wayne Bridges v Mike Marino ¾
Fit Finlay w/ Princess Paula v Johnny Saint - 5.1.88 *
Classic Wrestling - #28
[Original tapings]:
Kendo Nagasaki / Rollerball Rocco v Clive Myers / Fuji Yamada *½
Kendo Nagasaki / Rollerball Rocco v Clive Myers / Dave Taylor *¼
Giant Haystacks v Big Daddy
Rollerball Rocco / Wayne Bridges v Psycho Stevens / Kendo Nagasaki *
Dave Fit Finlay v Johnny Saint - 5.1.88 *
Pat Roach / Pete Roberts v Rasputin Doyle / Giant Haystacks ¾
Wayne Bridges v Baron Von Shultz ¾
Rasputin v Giant Haystacks ¼
Classic Wrestling - #29
Mike Marino v Terry Rudge [original broadcast] - 15.1.77 *
Johnny Saint v Jim Breaks [original broadcast] - 9.9.78 *½
Steve & David Taylor v Mighty Chang / Bully Boy Muir [original broadcast] - 22.2.87 *½
Mal Sanders v Kid McCoy [original broadcast] - 29.8.87 *
Drew McDonald / Big Daddy v Fit Finlay / Giant Haystacks [original broadcast] *
Ray Steele v Mississippi Mauler James Harris - 1.8.81 ¾
Classic Wrestling - #30
Tina Starr v Lolita Loren ½
Tarzan Johnny Wilson v Skull Murphy - 15.3.86 ¾
Dave Bond v Bomber Pat Roach ¾
Chris Adams v Lucky Gordon - aired 19.1.80 ¾
Greg Valentine v Drew McDonald - 6.10.84 ¾
Sammy Lee v Jim Breaks - 15.7.81 *
Classic Wrestling - #31
Angel McManus v Nicky Monroe ½
Orig Williams v King Kendo ¼
Ivan Penzecoff v Brian Maxine - 15.12.75 (highlights - SKY Sports)
Interview: Brian Maxine - (SKY Sports)
Johnny Saint v Robbie Brookside - 13.6.87 *¼
Johnny Kidd v Steve Grey *¼
Colin Joynson v Judo Pete Roberts - 5.6.78 **
Mean Machine Mark Rocco v Leon Fortuna - 5.6.78 ½
Classic Wrestling - #32
(60 min’s):
Tally Ho Kaye v Dynamite Kid [original broadcast] - aired 15.1.77 *¼
Kendo Nagasaki v Giant Haystacks [original broadcast] - aired 15.1.77 *½
Sammy Lee v Mark Rocco - 4.4.81 *¼
Classic Wrestling - #33
(SKY Sports): Steve Veidor / Tibor Szakacs v Big Daddy / Giant Haystacks - 24.4.76 (highlights), Bruiser Muir / Giant Haystacks v Big Daddy / Tony St.Clair - 18.4.78, The Rockers v The Royal Brothers - 18.10.80 (highlights), Steve Logan / Mick McManus v Johnny Saint / Steve Best - 5.5.74 (highlights), Mick McManus / Steve Logan v Kendo Nagasaki / Gorgeous George - 31.7.76 (highlights), Clive Myers v Brian Maxine - 5.4.74 (highlights).
Abe Ginsberg v Pete Curry *
Bill Bromley v John ‘The Bear’ Elijah ¾
Drew McDonald v Tarzan Johnny Wilson ½
Classic Wrestling - #34
Keith Martinelli v Johnny Saint - [aired 25.10.75 - original broadcast] *
Bob Abbot v Steve Veidor - [aired 6.4.74 - original broadcast] ¾
Count Bartelli v Johnny Czeslaw - [aired 6.4.74 - original broadcast] ¾
Kendo Nagasaki v Prince Kumali - [original broadcast] *
Les Kellett v Bobby Barnes - j.i.p [aired 6.4.74 - original broadcast] *¾
GRANADA "Up Front" - discussion on pro-wrestling with; Kendo Nagasaki, Marty Jones, Pat Roach, Mick McManus & Blondie Barrett.
Classic Wrestling - #35
Count Bartelli v Klondike Jake ¾
Johnny Saint v Steve Grey ¾
Alan Kilby v Skull Murphy *¼
Tally Ho Kaye v Little Prince ¾
Wild Angus v King Kong Kirk - 7.10.81 ¾
Marty Jones v Roy Regal - 11.10.86 ½
Bob Anthony v Alan Dennison ½
Classic Wrestling - #36
Zoltan Boscik v Robby Baron - 11.5.74 *½
Bobby Graham v Bob Abbott *½
Mike Marino v John Elijah *
Bob Kirkwood v Johnny Csezlaw *
Beautiful Bobby Barnes v Tony St. Clair - 17.8.74 *¼
Dave Taylor / Iron Fist v Kendo Nagasaki w/ George Gillette / Rollerball Rocco ¾
Classic Wrestling - #37
Super Destroyer Pete Roberts v Skull Murphy *
Ray Steele v Big Pat Roach *¾
Dynamite Kid v Marty Jones - 5.2.83 **½
Baron Von Chenok v Danny Collins *½
Jim Breaks v Jackie Turpin *¼
Marty Jones v Dave Duran ¾
Len Hirst v Scott McGhee ¾
Classic Wrestling - #38
Mr. T.V Jackie Pallo v Ian Gilmore - 6.6.70 ¾
Vic Faulkner / Bert Royal v Honey Boy Zimba / Masambula - 6.6.70 *¼
Leon Arrus v Ray Steele (T.V debut) - 6.6.70 *
Johnny Yearsley v Billy Two Rivers *
Mr. T.V Jackie Pallo v Bobby Graham - (SKY Sports highlights) 14.4.73
Catweazle v Mick McManus - (SKY Sports highlights) 30.10.79
Classic Wrestling - #39
Vic Faulkner v Mick McMichael - 22.3.80 *
Johnny Saint v Johnny Kidd *¼
General John Raven (T.V debut) v Peter Wilson ½
Steve Kelly v Banger Walsh - 21.1.84 ¾
Pat Patton / Big Daddy v Anaconda / Rasputin - 27.8.88 ½
Chic Cullen v Dave Duran – (j.i.p)
Klondyke Kate v Angel McManus - (joined in round 2) ½
Johnny Palance v Shaun South – (j.i.p)
Classic Wrestling - #40
Interview: Pat Roach + clips / highlights of: Rikki Starr v Petro Capello (1964), Jeff Kaye v Pancho Zappata (1969), Leon Arras v Les Kellett (1974), Adrian Street v Mick McMichael (1974), Mike Marino v Lee Bronson (1976), Pat Roach v Tarzan Johnny Wilson (1979).
Les Kellett v Mel Stuart ¾
Wayne Bridges v Steve Veidor ¼
Kendo Nagasaki / Gorgeous George v Mick McManus / Steve Logan - 31.7.76
King Benn v Rollerball Rocco ¾
Klondyke Kate / Rusty Blair v Nicky Monroe / Tina Starr
Classic Wrestling - #41 & #49 (DVD-9)
Kung Fu v Rollerball Rocco - (joined in round 2) 1987? ¾
Keith Hayward v Tim Fitzmaurice - 16.8.80 ¾
Big Daddy v Mississippi Mauler - 13.3.82 ½
Marty Jones v Dave Bond - 28.5.80 *½
Eddie Capelli v Clive Myers - 26.12.72 *
Ringo Rigby v Johnny South - 16.8.80 *½
Kendo Nagasaki w/ Gorgeous George v Big Daddy - 13.9.75 ½
Ken Joyce v Jeff Kaye - 3.1.79 *
Johnny Saint v Terry Jowett - 11.12.74 ¾
Wayne Bridges v Ed Wensor - 8.10.77 *
The Kung Fu Fighters (Kung Fu & Judo Pete Roberts) v The Caribbean Sunshine Boys (Johnny Kincaid & Butcher Bond) *¼
Dave Fit Finlay (T.V debut) v Chris Adams - 17.10.81 *¼
Classic Wrestling - #42
Giant Haystacks v Tarzan Johnny Wilson - 29.9.81 ½
Marty Jones v Scott McGhee - 30.3.85 *½
Kung Fu / Tony St. Clair v Colin Joynson / Romany Riley - 21.5.77 *½
Wayne Bridges v Kendo Nagasaki - 17.9.87 ¾
Robbie Brookside v Johnny Saint - 24.4.87 *¼
Classic Wrestling - #43 & #44 (DVD-9)
Pete Stewart v Kendo Nagasaki - 3.8.76 ½
Ivan Penzecoff v Kevin Conneely - 21.2.74 ¾
Robby Baron v Julien Morice - 2.11.74 ¾
Tiger Singh v Cowboy Bret Hart - 18.11.81 *
Les Kellett v Steve Haggetty - 2.11.74 *¼
Zoltan Boscik v John Naylor - 24.8.74 **
Ringo Rigby v Tally Ho Kaye *
Mark Rocco v Chris Adams *
Nature Boy Steve Regal / Robbie Brookside v Dave Duran / Jimmy Monroe - 8.6.88 ¾
Wayne Bridges / Mark Rocco v Kendo Nagasaki / Psycho Stevens *¼
Classic Wrestling - #45
Johnny Czeslaw v Les Kellett - 16.11.72 *½
Superstar Sanders v Bobby Barnes **
Dynamite Kid (TV debut) v Alan Dennison *
Gwynn Davies v Giant Haystacks ¾
Brian Maxine v Mick McMichael ¾
Mick McMichael v Tally Ho Kaye ¾
Bob Anthony v Mick McManus *
Wayne Bridges v Mighty John Quinn *¼
Classic Wrestling - #46
Honey Boy Zimba v Barry Douglas - 10.2.76 *
Jack Fallon v Tibor Szakacs - 14.3.73 *½
Steve Viedor v Judo Al Hayes - 8.11.75 *¾
Adrian Street v Mick McMichael - 13.12.73 **
Jackie “T.V.” Pallo v Johnny Kwango - 3.5.73 ½
Magnificent Maurice / Bobby Barnes v Peter & Johnny Wilson ½
Classic Wrestling - #47
Tony St. Clair v Bob Abbott - 14.3.73 ¾
Ivan Penzecoff v Johnny Kwango - 1.1.77 ½
Kendo Nagasaki w/ Gorgeous George v Judo Pete Roberts ¾
Alan Wood v Marty Jones - 3.8.76 ½
Caswell Martin v Fit Finlay w/ Princess Paula - 1988 ½
Dave Taylor / Clive Myers v Rollerball Rocco / Kendo Nagasaki w/ George Gillette ½
Classic Wrestling - #48
Johnny Czeslaw v Romany Riley *¼
Les Kellett v Mel Stuart *½
George Kidd v Blackjack Mulligan - 19.8.75? ¾
Jim Breaks v Young David - 1979 **¼
Steve Kelly (T.V debut) v Dino Skarlo (T.V debut) - 29.7.77 *
Fit Finlay v Danny Boy Collins - 1.2.86 ¾
Catweazle v Bob Kirkwood *
Kendo Nagasaki v Prince Kumali - 6.4.76 *
Classic Wrestling - #50
The evolution & rules of traditional British wrestling.
Tony Skarlo: demonstrating a variety of wrestling holds and throws & discussing the history of British wrestling.
Alan Kilby / Pat Patton / Big Daddy v Scrubber Daly / Lucky Gordon / Giant Haystacks ½
Marty Jones v Bull Blitzer - (23:54 aired) *½
Ray Steele v Tiger Singh *¾
Ian McGregor v Ritchie Brooks *
Dick Conlon v Ken Joyce *
Classic Wrestling - #51
Lee Bronson v Billy Robinson *¼
Zoltan Boscik v Jim Breaks *¼
Les Kellett v Mel Stuart *
Ivan Penzecoff v Johnny Kwango *
Tony St. Clair v Bob Kirkwood *¼
Classic Wrestling - #52 & #53 (DVD-9)
Les Kellett v Tug Holton - 13.2.75 *¼
Pat Roach v Rex Strong *
Johnny Saint v Abdul Kader Hassouni - 11.5.77 *½
Rollerball Rocco v The Dynamite Kid - 19.12.81 **¼
Big Daddy v Mighty John Quinn - 14.6.79 ¾
Jim Breaks v Johnny Saint - 14.3.73 **
Kung Fu v Clive Myers - 23.10.74 **½
Caswell Martin v Mighty John Quinn *
Steve Grey v Jim Breaks *½
Classic Wrestling - #55
Gwynn Davies v Dennis Mitchell - 7.11.74 **½
Jim Breaks v Young David - 13.2.80 **½
Rollerball Rocco / Mighty John Quinn v Ringo Rigby / Big Daddy *½
Clive Myers / Kung Fu v Rocky Moran / Fit Finlay *¾
Giant Haystacks v Jamaica George - 7.5.87 ¾
Classic Wrestling - #56
Robby Baron v Julien Morice - 2.11.74 ¾
Steve Veidor v Prince Kumali *¼
Adrian Street v Mick McMichael -13.12.73 **
Brian Maxine v Clayton Thomson - 6.8.77 ½
Roy St. Clair v John Elijah - 2.7.77 ½
Steve Logan / Rollerball Rocco v Chris Adams / Pat Patton - 1979 ½
Classic Wrestling - #58 & Sid Waddell’s Wrestling Show (DVD-9)
Caswell Martin v The Exorcist - 8.2.75 *
Tibor Szakacs v Peter Stewart *¼
Mark Rocco v Ironfist Clive Myers *
Tony St.Clair / Big Daddy v Bully Boy Muir / Roger Wells - 20.11.78 ½
Dave Taylor v Pete Roberts (rounds 1, 2 & 6 aired)
Pete LaPaque v Johnny Saint - 28.9.88 ½
Steve McHoy v Giant Haystacks ¾
Sid Waddell’s Wrestling Show - (4 episodes)
(Highlights):
Marty Jones v The Dynamite Kid - 1983
King Ben / Kid McCoy (TV debut) v Mike Jordan / Rick Wiseman - 1986
Steve Grey v Johnny Kidd - 1984
Big Daddy / Steve Grey v Tony Walsh / Red Berry
Pat Roach v Manificent Maurice - 1983
Keith Hayward v Chic Cullen - 1984
Vic Faulkner v Steve Grey - 1976
Rollerball Mark Rocco v Super Destroyer Pete Roberts
Classic Wrestling - #59
Sid Waddell’s Christmas Wrestling Special: In conversation with Mick McManus & includes extended highlights of; Kendo Nagasaki / Gorgeous George v Mick McManus / Steve Logan (Croydon) & Giant Haystacks v Big Daddy (Wembley Arena, 1981).
Les Kellett v Johnny South - 11.5.74 ½
Mick McManus v Johnny Saint *
Tony Charles v Steve Veidor *¼
John Cox v Giant Haystacks ¼
Classic Wrestling - #60 & #61 (DVD-9)
Mick McManus v Steve Best *¼
Wayne Bridges v Lee Bronson *
Johnny Kincaid v Kendo Nagasaki *¼
Giant Haystacks v Prince Mann Singh ¾
Banger Walsh / Rollerball Rocco v Kid Chocolate / Big Daddy *¼
Steve Grey v Mark Rocco *
Zoltan Boscik v Mal Sanders *
Terry Rudge v Marty Jones ***
Tally Ho Kaye v Johnny Kidd *¼
Colin Joynson v Tom Tyrone *½
Classic Wrestling - #62
Robby Baron v Al Nicol - 16.6.73 *
John Naylor v Jacky Ricard - 2.1.73 *¼
Paul Mitchell v Frank Dhondt - 2.1.73 *
Tug Wilson v Tino Salvadore - 2.1.73 *½
Alan Wood v Vic Faulkner - 13.9.75 *¼
Classic Wrestling - #63
Bob Kirkwood v Bobby Barnes - aired 8.11.75 *¼
“Mr T.V” Jackie Pallo v Johnny Kwango - 3.5.73 ¾
Ironfist Clive Myers v Romany Riley - aired 23.9.78 *½
Jim Breaks v Adrian Street - 12.2.72 ***½
Mick McManus v Kung Fu - 24.4.76 *
Classic Wrestling - #64
[original tapings from Bradford]:
Dave Barrie v Adrian Street Esq. - (aired 25.9.73) *¼
Interview: Alan Colbeck
Les Kellett v Bobby Barnes - (aired 25.9.73) *¾
Ray Steele v Johnny South - (aired 6.4.74) **
Bob Abbott v Steve Veidor - (aired 6.4.74) ¾
Count Bartelli v Johnny Czeslaw - (aired 6.4.74) ¾
Classic Wrestling - #65
Sammy Lee v Cyanide Sid Cooper - 8.10.80 *
Sammy Lee v Johnny England - 2.2.81 ¾
Sammy Lee v Rollerball Rocco - 4.4.81 *¼
Sammy Lee v Jim Breaks - 15.7.81 *
Fuji Yamada v Rocky Moran - 24.1.87 *
Fuji Yamada v Rollerball Rocco - 28.4.87 *½
Classic Wrestling - #66
The Saints (Roy & Tony St. Clair) v The Royals (Vic Faulkner / Bert Royal) - 29.11.71 *¼
Adrian Street v Jim Breaks - 12.2.72 ***½
The Elite (Steve Best / Johnny Saint) v The Barons (Jeff Kaye / Ian Gilmore) *½
Tibor Szakacs v Prince Kumali *
Classic Wrestling - #67
25 years of ITV Wrestling - (Tournament from Northgate Arena, Chester, 22.11.80):
[ITV Wrestling Tournament]: Young David v Blackjack Mulligan
[ITV Wrestling Tournament]: Mick McManus v John Naylor
[ITV Wrestling Tournament]: Pat Patton v Tally Ho Kaye
[ITV Wrestling Tournament]: Chris Adams v King Ben
[ITV Wrestling Tournament]: Tally Ho Kaye v Young David
[ITV Wrestling Tournament]: Mick McManus v Chris Adams
- (40 min's) -
Fit Finlay w/Princess Paula v Marty Jones - 1.12.84 (joined in round 4) **¼
Princess Paula v Teenage Tracy
Marty Jones v Marc Mercier - 23.7.88 *
Dr. Miriam Stoppard ‘interviews’ Kendo Nagasaki, ahead of the BBC "Arena" broadcast of Kendo's portrait sitting. With Lloyd Ryan & Sir Peter Blake - 8 min’s [1992]
Classic Wrestling - #68
Fit Finlay w/Princess Paula v Marty Jones - 1.12.84 (joined in round 4) **¼
Tony St. Clair / Neil Sands v Mighty John Quinn / Kendo Nagasaki w/George Gillette *
Steve Regal v Tony St. Clair ¾
Terry Rudge v Robbie Brookside ¾
‘Wildcat’ Robbie Brookside film - 17 min’s
Classic Wrestling - #69
Bernie Wright v Dave Boy Smith - (1978) [original broadcast] ¾
Ray Steele v Akira Maeda - (1981) [original broadcast - joined for round 3] *
[CWA Heavyweight Title]: Kendo Nagasaki w/ Lloyd Ryan v Giant Haystacks - (1991)
Classic Wrestling - # 70
Tally Ho Kaye v Jackie Turpin - [original broadcast] *
Ironfist Clive Myers / Kwik Kick Lee v Peter & Tarzan Johnny Wilson ¾
Giant Haystacks interview (May 1981) - [original broadcast]
Skull Murphy / Kendo Nagasaki w/ George Gillette & Lloyd Ryan v Steve Adonis / Pete Roberts - [original broadcast] ¾
Kid McCoy v Johnny Saint - joined for Round 2 [original broadcast] ½
Butcher Bond v Terry Rudge - [original broadcast] ½
Greg Valentine v Jimmy Ocean - [original broadcast]
Classic Wrestling - # 71
Mike Marino v Pat Roach - 31.5.75 [original broadcast]
Bert Royal v Steve Taylor - 25.10.75 [original broadcast]
Kendo Nagasaki v Bill Turner - 25.10.75 [original broadcast]
Giant Haystacks interview - 1992
British Wrestling Rarities Vol. 1
“The Wigan Hold” ~ “First Tuesday” documentary on Billy Riley’s legendary Snakepit Gymn.
Documentary following British wrestlers Bill & Jake, the Klondyke Brothers - circa 1970.
Granada “Upfront” programme. Co-hosted by Anthony H. Wilson & featuring Pat Roach, Marty Jones, Blondie Barrett, Kendo Nagasaki & Mick McManus - circa 1993
“This Is Your Life” ~ Big Daddy - circa 1980.
+
Les Kellett v Bobby Barnes & Keith Martinelli v Johnny Saint.
British Wrestling Rarities Vol. 2
Count Bartelli Of Crewe (1985) - In discussion with his autobiographer, Bartelli then aged 62 covers; his introduction to the sport, wrestling under a mask for 27 years, injuries, wrestling abroad & thoughts on retirement - 27 min’s.
ITV Wrestling ~ The Final Bell (1955 to 1988) - 33 min's.
“Everything Stopped At 4 O’Clock” - With contributions from; Mark Rocco, Robbie Brookside, Brian Crabtree, Les Kellett, Mick McManus & Kendo Nagasaki - 24 min's.
"Raging Belles" (1989) - BBC "40 Minutes" documentary following Nicky Monroe & Klondyke Kate in the build-up to their clash for the British Women's Title - 37 min's.
"Family Confidential" ~ Wrestling Mum: Sweet Saraya & the Knights (1999) - 23 min’s.
“Millionaires” ~ Tony Banger Walsh (CH. 4 - 1996). After leaving wrestling, under something of a cloud, Walsh subsequently became a successful businessman, owning one of the country’s leading, specialist security firms. Here he tells the story - 24 min’s.
British wrestling fan / character / promoter, Mad Eli Collins featured on "The Big Breakfast" - 3 min's.
“Mad Eli Collins ~ Wrestling Fanatic” documentary (2007) - 14 min’s
British Wrestling Rarities Vol. 3
BBC “Video Diaries” – Robbie Brookside (1993) - 55 min’s.
On the road ~The highs & lows of being a professional wrestler. With; Doc Dean, PN News, Ulf Hermann, Skull Murphy, Klondyke Kate, Maxx Pain & Steven Regal.
Keith Myatt Documentary.
This Is Your Life ~ Big Daddy.
The Big Time ~ Keith Rawlinson trains to become a professional wrestler (1980) – 55 min’s. Burnley resident Keith accepts the challenge to become a professional wrestler. Trained by Peter “Tally Ho” Kaye. Also featured; Sid Cooper, Max Crabtree, Big Daddy & John Naylor.
British Wrestling Rarities Vol. 4
British Pathe News preview featuring the ‘wrestling vicar’ Reg Thompson (3 min’s)
This Is Your Life ~ Jackie Pallo (1973) - 27 min’s. Eamonn Andrews presents This Is Your Life.
S4C Orig Williams documentary (2011) - 47 min’s.
Career retrospective - Orig’s daughter looks back at her dad’s career, meeting those who knew him well. With vintage footage (including Orig in Pakistan) + interviews. Feat; Fit Finlay, Nic Parry & Mason Ryan.
Meridian (local news) item featuring Wrestlers Reunion with; Rollerball Rocco, Bobby Barnes & Wayne Bridges (2011) - 4 min’s.
“Did You See?” – British wrestling feature (1988).
Kendo Nagasaki on ‘The Funny Side’ (1987).
"World Of Wrestling" – Comedy short (2007) - 11 min’s.
All Star - Colston Hall, Bristol, 12.4.90 (camcorder)
Adam & Alan Kilby v Bulldog Brown / Ian Wilson
Steve Regal v Robbie Brookside
Rollerball Rocco v Mongolian Mauler
(Chain Match): Tony St. Clair v Dave Finlay
John Kenny v Pete Collins
Klondyke Kate v Julie Starr
Ricky Knight / Jimmy Ocean v King Ben / Kid McCoy
Marty Jones v Drew McDonald
WAW - Fightmare (2001)
Jimmy Ocean v Battle Kat
Dale Preston v James Mason
Big Dave v Lee Maxx
(Ladder Match): Zebra Kid v Jody Fleisch
Brixton Brawler / Danny Royal v Johnny Storm / Paul Tyrell
Ricky Knight v Hot Stuff
Bulk v Poison
Drew McDonald v Robbie Brookside
Sweet Saraya / Nikki Best v Sheena Summers / Julie Starr
Big Dave v Tiger Steele
Battle Royal
Talksport British Wrestling Revival Show [2002]
Doug Williams v Flash Barker
Scott Parker v Eddie Guerrero
Johnny Storm v Jody Fleisch
Robbie Brookside v Drew McDonald
Nikita v Lexie Fyfe
Jody Fleisch v Drew McDonald
Ulf Hermann v Brian Christopher
Doug Williams v Eddie Guerrero
Alex Shane v Scott Parker
Jody Fleisch v Doug Williams
Sweet Saraya (2 Discs)
Sweet Saraya v Destiny
(2001): Sweet Saraya / Nikki Best v Sheena Summers / Julie Starr
Sweet Saraya / Nikki Best v Sheena Summers / Julie Starr
(2004): Sweet Saraya v Klondyke Kate
Sweet Saraya v Destiny v Kharisma v Jetta
Sweet Saraya v Destiny
Sweet Saraya v Angel
(2002): Sweet Saraya / Kruiz v Hade Vansen / Nikita
(2011): Sweet Saraya v Britney Knight
(2013): Sweet Saraya v Shanna
Q & A session with Lloyd Ryan, featuring an appearance from Kendo Nagasaki, just prior to his retirement match. Includes footage of the match itself when Kendo teamed up with “The Anarchist” Doug Williams against James Mason & 2Xtreme – [December 22nd 2001 at Victoria Hall, Hanley]
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“Images of Nagasaki” - film
(2 hours)
Fort Boyard [aired 2003] - 50 min's
Episode of the TV gameshow featuring FWA wrestlers; Doug Williams, Nikita, Paul Burchill, James Tighe & their guest Sweet Saraya.
“Lock Up Your Sons” - (aired on CH.4, 23.10.03) - 60 min's
Channel 4 documentary following the U.K BYW scene.
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"The Backyard" - U.S BYW documentary. Includes comments from Rob Van Dam - 45 min's
"Catch: The Hold Not Taken" [2004] - 60 min's
Tracing the roots of Lancashire ‘Catch-as-catch-can’ wrestling and its subsequent evolution, which has influenced both amateur and professional wrestling & examining its relationship with modern MMA.
It began as the sport of Lancashire miners. By the early 20th century it had grown to become one of the most popular spectator sports in the world and had been introduced into the Olympics. However, as wrestling gradually became more of a work, the essence of the true sport was lost.
In addition to referencing training facilities in the locality, the film focuses in particular on the renowned Riley's ‘Snake Pit’ in Wigan, Lancashire, where Karl Gotch spent 2 years learning his craft before exporting the style to the U.S and eventually to Japan. It examines how the ancient sport of wrestling is once again proving its effectiveness as a fighting art. Includes interviews with; John Rigby MBE, Jimmy Niblett, Roy Wood, Tony Francis, Dan Gable, Dan Severn & Tatsumi Fujinami
The Best Of ITV Wrestling [2005] & The Best Of ITV Wrestling A-Z [2006] - 180 min’s
Retrospective look at the wrestlers who once graced British TV screens on Saturday afternoons. Includes; Adrian Street, Alan Kilby, Mick McManus, Lee Bronson, Big Daddy, Bruno Elrington, Vic Faulkner, Ian Gilmore, Giant Haystacks, Marty Jones, Les Kellet, Steve Logan, Tarzan Johnny Wilson, Mike Marino, Mick McManus, Kendo Nagasaki, Jim Breaks, Wayne Bridges, Johnny 'Mr. Muscles' England, Dave Fit Finlay, Brian Glover, 'Tally Ho' Kaye, Pat Roach & Kendo Nagasaki.
WAW - Fightmare II (2007)
Charlie Rage v Darren Burridge
(Elimination Match): Nick Aldis / Ashe / Jimmy Starr / Chris Reynolds v Sam Slam / Mick Romeo / Ricky Relentless / Sykes
Jason Cross v Phil Powers
The Norfolk Dolls v Silk & Steel
Zac Zodiac v Johnny Storm
Doug Williams v Martin Stone
UK Pitbulls v Fremtiden
Ricky Knight v Paul Tyrell
Erik Isaksen v Kraft
Johnny Kidd v Steve Quintain
The Fit Finalys [2010] - 50 mins
Footage of the young Dave as an amateur wrestler and being trained by his dad, Dave Finlay Snr.
Speaking about his professional debut at the age of 14 as “Young Apollo”.
The ‘troubles’ in Northern Ireland & working for Orig Williams, before moving to England.
Living & wrestling in Germany, where he met his wife, Mel.
The move to WCW & the injury that should have ended his career.
Appearing at Wrestlemania XXV
Family life and his son, Dave.
With contributions from; his parents, sister, wife + Kung Fu (Eddie Hamill) & Rasputin
The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family [2012] - 41 min’s
Documentary following the highs and lows of the Knight family; Rowdy Ricky Knight, Julia (Sweet Saraya), Saraya (aka Britani Knight / Paige [WWE]), Roy (Zebra Kid) & Zac (Zac Zodiac). Leading upto Zac & Britani’s WWE tryouts & the latter’s contract with them and her move to the U.S. Includes footage from WAW & FCW.
Timeshift – “When Wrestling was Golden: Grapples, Grunts and Grannies” [2012]
Charting the origins of modern professional wrestling; from all-in brawls, through the rule changes introduced by Lord Mount-Evans, to the golden age of British wrestling, during the 1960s, 70s & 80s. Includes footage from the (1962) Jackie Pallo / Mick McManus classic & contributions from Adrian Street, Johnny Kincaid, Klondyke Kate & Max Crabtree.
The Last of McGuiness (2013) - 96 min’s
Kickstarter-funded documentary covering:
Childhood wrestling ambitions
Early years on the U.S indie scene
Success with ROH
‘Signing’ with WWE & how that panned-out
Joining the TNA roster
Injury & illness
Road Diaries: his farewell/retirement tour (U.S & U.K)
Achievements & his place in the business
Also featured: Bull Pain, Les Thatcher, Austin Aries, Shark Boy, Robbie Brookside…
"World of Sport" [Licensed] Show (2013) - 100 min's
(LDN Wrestling - 28.4.13, Fairfield Halls, Croydon):
Karl Kramer v Hakan
Jon Ritchie v Yorghos
Travis v Joe E Legend
Johnny Kidd v Matt Kaye
Zebra Kid v Zak Knight
Catch As Catch Can Wrestling with Billy Robinson (DVD-9)
As one of the few surviving men with the knowledge and ability to do so, Billy Robinson made it his mission to pass on the craft and techniques of ‘the violent art’ CACC wrestling. The origins of ‘Catch’ in England can be traced back over 1500 years. Originating in the County of Palatine (Lancashire/Cumbria) the style taught to Billy at Riley’s renowned Snakepit Gym in Wigan, known as ‘Lancashire Catch As Catch Can’, is now accepted as a legitimate martial art & arguably one of the most vicious and dangerous at that. Based on bodily mechanics, it utilises technique and leverage more than brute strength and encourages counter holds, as opposed to out & out defensive techniques. Whilst Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has become very popular, widely used by MMA practitioners, Billy maintained that it has largely mimicked CACC, but lacks some of the effectiveness. Billy trained “The Gracie hunter” Kazushi Sakuraba in CACC. In his prime, “Saku” beat the top 4 members of the legendary Gracie family in competitive MMA contests.
This DVD covers; Billy’s return to England, where he meets with old friends, discusses some of the old-time fighters and championship belts, in addition to schooling up & coming fighters. It also contains archive footage of both him & Billy Riley training young wrestlers at “The Snakepit”. The rest of the disc has Billy in America, discussing Lancashire CACC & submission concepts, holding seminars and demonstrating; holds, throws & submission techniques. Featured; standing posture breaks, arm lock tecniques, arm drags, the double wrist lock and the dreaded Grovit...and finishes with a 10-minute exhibition match between himself and Nick Bockwinkel, from the Japanese UWFi promotion in 1992.
Dynamite Kid: A Matter of Pride
Highspots.com travelled to Manchester, England to conduct an interview with Tom Billington about his wrestling career. Prior to the interview, few people knew very much about what had happened to Dynamite Kid since his retirement and nobody had been able to unravel the myths surrounding his legacy. Perhaps more than any other wrestler, Tom Billington is a recluse, never agreeing to interviews, appearances, or even maintaining contact with his old friends from wrestling. After conducting the interview, we realised that he had an amazing story that could not be told merely in his own, humble words. With the help of a lot of generous donors through Kickstarter, we set out on a world-wide travelling endeavor to interview those that knew Dynamite Kid best and those who still keep in touch with him today. What resulted was a very emotional journey into a career cut short by the abuses of; steroids, alcohol, drugs, and a complete disregard for his own physical limitations.
Dynamite Kid was trained in the infamous Snake Pit by Ted Betely and turned the opportunity given to him by the Hart Family in Calgary, Canada into a phenomenal world-wide wrestling career. He dazzled an international audience with legendary matches against Tiger Mask, which are still a benchmark today.
Perhaps best known by modern wrestling fans as one half of The British Bulldogs, this documentary covers the unique relationship between Dynamite Kid and Davey Boy Smith and explains why the team was on bad footing from its inception. The most talked about locker room fight in WWF history is storied for the first time by Dynamite as well as all the other key locker room figures of that time.
Dynamite Kid was considered to be 20 years ahead of his time and his influence is still very visible today. This documentary digs deeper and gets to the heart of this complex wrestling revolutionary.
ICW “Insane Fight Club” (aired on BBC1 11.3.14) - 60 mins
Documentary following the Glaswegian promotion ICW and the build-up to its biggest show to date.
“Supermen: A Story of British Wrestlers” (2014) - 53 min’s
A variety of British wrestlers discuss their lives in pro-wrestling; introductions to the business, training and in some cases the lack of, injuries, relationships…
Includes; Danny Collins, Fit Finlay, Robbie Brookside, Ray Robinson, Dave Taylor, Tarzan Boy, Doug Williams, Alex Shane, Rockstar Spud, Marty Scurll, Joel Redman, Jimmy Havoc & Jimmy Meadows.
Two Falls To A Finish - [2015]
In 1988 ITV Sport Chairman Greg Dyke axed British Professional Wrestling. The loss of national television exposure after 33 years would change the business forever. Providing a fascinating insight into 60 years of highs, lows, trials and tribulations within the world of British Professional Wrestling, Two Falls to a Finish features candid interviews with some of Pro Wrestlings finest minds and practitioners, including; Marty Jones, Danny ‘Boy’ Collins, Brian Dixon, Robbie Brookside, Doug Williams, Alex Shane, Zack Sabre Jr, Rampage Brown and more.
Fightbox Podcast with Adrian Street (Parts 1 & 2) [2015] - 120 min’s.
Includes; How & why he became a pro-wrestler, Promoters, working 40 shows a month, the gimmick, fan reactions, Billy Riley and Wigan, on the road, training, heroes, no holds barred fighting, working in Mexico & Canada, U.S terratories, 'stars' who weren't good wrestlers, the tough guys, Miss Linda, previous and ongoing projects + comments and stories about; Vince McMahon, Stu Hart, Lou Thesz, Karl Gotch, Johnny Valiant, Randy Savage, Buddy Rogers, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels & more.
NJPW - “On The Road ~ Will Ospreay” [2016]
Documenting Ospreay’s arrival in Japan for his upcoming match against KUSHIDA at “Invasion Attack”.
Arriving at Tokyo airport.
Brief interview in his hotel room.
Visiting the New Japan office & getting to see the trophy room.
Arriving at Budokan & meeting up with Okada.
Highlights from his match with KUSHIDA & thoughts about the trip.
- running time 33 min’s -
BBC Arena “Masters Of The Canvas” Documentary: Kendo Nagasaki (1992) - 60 min’s (HD)
Filmed between 1989 & 1991, the premise of the film was to arrange a portrait sitting and interview with Nagasaki. Features; Kendo Nagasaki, Lloyd Ryan & Sir Peter Blake, with comments from Count Bartelli.
World of Sport - pilot taping (aired 31.12.16)
[World of Sport Title]: Grado v Dave Mastiff
comments from; Rollerball Rocco, Johnny Saint, Marty Jones, Klondyke Kate, Scrubber Daly & Brian Dixon
[Battle Royal ~ Ladder Match]: CJ Banks v Sam Bailey v Kenny Williams v Delicious Danny
Alexis Rose v Viper
Rampage Brown / Ashton Smith v Joe & Mark Coffey
Zack Gibson v El Ligero
[OTTR Battle Royal]: Johnny Moss v Sha Samuels v Grado v Harry Smith v El Ligero v Mark Coffey v Joe Coffey v Kenny Williams
[World of Sport Title]: Dave Mastiif (c) v Grado
Shoot Interviews:
Adrian Street
Rollerball Rocco
Dave Fit Finlay
Dave Taylor
Ricky Knight & Sweet Saraya
